Bench Dog Template
Bench Dog Template - And it looks to be installed from the top. Thus i have square holes running 3 inside the edges of the bench. Just piddling around on a dreary evening so i thought i would work on a template/jig for drilling dog holes in a work bench. The holes came out very clean and precise. Here's a set from lee valley. The 9 x 12 size can be trimmed to perfection in about 5 minutes using the rousseau template kit.
The bit is still very sharp. Here's a set from lee valley. The kit includes a guide bushing with a collar that will be removed for cutting the lip the plate sits on. The holes came out very clean and precise. It is my lack of ability to create a template that is accurate enough so when i drill the holes, the parf dog system would work.
Here's a set from lee valley. The kit includes a guide bushing with a collar that will be removed for cutting the lip the plate sits on. The holes came out very clean and precise. Works great for supporting long pieces or large template. The older metal plate's in the sites pic, however the, current, (not designated as metal or plastic) insert in the adapter list is for the newer plastic base plate. I also have a stand alone table with the bench dog full cast iron top.
It is my lack of ability to create a template that is accurate enough so when i drill the holes, the parf dog system would work. Work bench dog hole template. From there, several places have reducer inserts that will get you to zero or near zero clearance.
Probably Not Many Bench Dog Pro Lift Owners Here And Likely Fewer Looking For The Template Guide Insert For The Older Metal Lift.
I laid out the holes, using a circle template. I have done this on a number of benches, both solid and manmade centres to the bench with solid dog areas. Just piddling around on a dreary evening so i thought i would work on a template/jig for drilling dog holes in a work bench. Mainly because i already have money invested in several types of bench dogs.
No Problems, No Vibration, No Burning.
Here's a set from lee valley. You wont be able to use your bench dog plate anymore but that is a small price to pay. It is designed for a top that is 36 inches wide with 3/4 inch holes every 4 inches. I also have a stand alone table with the bench dog full cast iron top.
I Use 3/4 Square Bench Dogs On My Benches.
Work bench dog hole template. Note i am also drilling 3/4 inch holes also. Be aware rockler doesn't carry it anymore. It is my lack of ability to create a template that is accurate enough so when i drill the holes, the parf dog system would work.
The Saw Extension Has Worked Well Particularly Because Of The Large Table Area Created By The Saw And The Outfeed Table For The Saw.
The 9 x 12 size can be trimmed to perfection in about 5 minutes using the rousseau template kit. From there, several places have reducer inserts that will get you to zero or near zero clearance. I route the grooves across the edges, and then put extra lengths alongside to the widen the bench on both sides. The older metal plate's in the sites pic, however the, current, (not designated as metal or plastic) insert in the adapter list is for the newer plastic base plate.